Earth in Space

Unit Title: Which telescope is best for observing space phenomena?
Brief Overview of enhancements: Students will research provided text, to determine which of the given telescopes is best for the space phenomena they have been provided.

This lesson is meant to be taught between the Energy and Earth and Space Units. It is assumed that students will have prior knowledge regarding the types of energy and how energy can be transferred and transformed. It is also suggested that teachers include a few introductory lessons on radiant energy, specifically the electromagnetic spectrum, before beginning this activity.

Earth in Space Unit Summary

Lesson #	Lesson Name	WA Science Standard(s)	Modification/Notes	Duration
N/A	Radiant Energy		Review Energy Lesson on Electromagnetic Spectrum (Light Waves). EMLargePoster	30 min
N/A	What is out there?		Start unit with an icebreaker (UW Mobile Planetarium).	1 Class Period
N/A	Telescope Project Introduction		Explain norms/procedures. Designate partners and phenomena to each group. Provide handouts, timeline and rubric.	1 Class Period
N/A	Radiant Energy (this is from energy unit)	PS3D (light, PS3F (waves)	Electromagnetic Spectrum (light waves)
1	Defining a problem	APPD	<EarthInSpace_Gr8_CER_ED_Life and Death in Space> Group Evidence Collection Document	2 Class Periods
2	Intro phenomena and telescopes	PS3D, PS3F	Assign topic (phenomena)/ read articles and take notes on 6 telescopes Phenomenon and Telescope evidence
3	Argue based on evidence	INQF	Debate/Argumentation in phenomenon groups As a group pick best telescope- know the evidence being used to support claim	1 Class Period
4	Written argument	INQF/APPE	Writing CER 8th Grade PSEP CER Prompt and Teacher Exemplar LifeAndDeathInSpace_TelescopeCER Rubric Scaffolded Telescope CER Telescope CER Rubric Phenomenon and Telescope evidence	1.5 Class Periods